Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Cut the bacon slices into thirds.

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   Wrap a piece of bacon around each date and secure by sticking a toothpick through the bacon and into the date.

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   Stir the jam vigorously for 1 minute, or until it loosens up enough to thinly coat the dates.

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   (Alternatively, if you have a microwave, place the jam in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until barely warm.)

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   Dip the wrapped dates in the jam and place on a baking sheet.

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   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is cooked.

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   Place the dates on a serving plate and serve warm.

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